Introduction
Hi little scientists, today were going to learn about the scientific method and how to use it! The scientific method is a way in which scientists take a guess at something and then test it to see if they are right or wrong.
Task
Understand and be able to explain the scientific method.
Process
Here is what you're going to do:
1. Read this article and look at these pictures:
Kids science: Learn about the Scientific Method (ducksters.com)
scientific_method.jpeg (1038×1262) (d20khd7ddkh5ls.cloudfront.net)
7690c76c-d28b-45ef-8a46-06af2205f326.jpg (1665×2485) (emaze.com)
2. Draw a picture of the scientific method chart on a piece of paper and color-code it.
3. Make up a hypothesis and an experiment (you aren't going to perform this experiment; this is just to show you understand how it works).
Evaluation
Grade:
25% - Neatness and Handwriting: clear and easy to read with color.
75% - Content: Drawing includes all steps of the method and example shows clear understanding of the method.
Conclusion
Great job scientist, you showed that you understand the scientific method, now you can go and conduct your own research!